Tim Lemke

Salton Intenso Cabernet Franc – Complex and Intenso

April 28, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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I’m always excited to try wines from different regions. While I’ve had plenty of South American wines from Chile and Argentina, I’ve never had an opportunity to try a wine from Brazil until now. While Brazilian wine is new to me, it’s not a new thing. Salton, the winery that produced this wine, has been […]

Argentine Wine

DeCopas Malbec – Fresh and Fruity

April 15, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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This wine from DeCopas is one that I don’t have a lot of back story for. It’s an Argentine malbec from Mendoza — like many inexpensive malbecs you find in the US. I can also tell you that the DeCopas brand is part of the Trivento portfolio, which is owned by Concha y Toro, the mega-producer from Chile. […]

Chilean Wine

Santa Rita, Medalla Real Gran Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc

April 7, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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A few weeks ago I reviewed the Santa Rita, Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay. In that review, I commented that the wine came from the Leyda Valley – which is known more for sauvignon blanc than chardonnay. Well… wouldn’t you know it, Santa Rita also produces a sauvignon blanc from this regaion. Cool is the […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon

March 31, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Leese-Fitch is one of the brands produced by “The Other Guys” wine company in California. While I don’t think of them as a big wine producer, I see their wines everywhere I shop so they must be producing a pretty good volume of wine. Some of the other wines they produce include Plungerhead, Pennywise and […]

French Wine

Château La France, Cuvée Gallus — Earthy & Rich

March 22, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Last year I started highlighting some good, yet affordable wines from Bordeaux. Here’s another wine in that category. This one comes from Château La France, a pretty large estate in the Bordeaux region at 90 hectares (222 acres) with 75 of those planted. The wine is classified as Bordeaux Supérieur and is made of 60% merlot, 35% […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Avalon CAB – Fragrant and Tasty

March 9, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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I recently received a bottle of this wine as a media sample and I was intrigued by the story they had to tell along with the wine. They were reaching out to share news about a change they made to the bottle closure. As consumers, we often don’t give a lot of thought to the […]

Chardonnay

Santa Rita, Medalla Real Gran Reserva, Chardonnay – Delightful!

March 2, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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I find it interesting to look at the history of some Chilean wine producers. Some have a long history, but it often appears to be a rather sleepy one. Such is the case for Santa Rita, with a history dating back to 1880, but things really started happening there 100 years later. Perhaps it’s just the […]

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Vinas Viejas de Paniza Garnacha – Rich and Delicious

February 17, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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I love garnacha. It’s an easy, affordable, everyday wine that’s often more interesting than other wines in the price range. This one from Bodegas Paniza is a great example of why I think of garnacha in this way. The vineyards where the grapes for this wine were grown are in Cariñena, the origin of carignan. But […]

German Wine

Villa Wolf Pinot Gris – What a Pinot Gris Should Be

February 8, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Pinot gris is one of those wine varieties that some people love and some people hate. Or perhaps it’s one of those varieties that’s easy to make poorly, lending itself to frequent dislike. But when it’s made right it can be beautifully delicious. While many US wine consumers may not think of Germany when they […]

German Wine

Louis Guntrum Nierstein Rehbach, Riesling Spatlese – Fantastic!

February 1, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Last fall I reviewed a dry riesling from Louis Guntrum that I absolutely loved. It turns out they also make at least one absolutely stellar sweet riesling. The Louis Guntrum vineyards are located in Rheinhessen, Germany. More specifically, the vineyards are in Nierstein right along the banks of the Rhine. An excellent climate for riesling. And while […]

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